Virtual maps of Minsk and Lida, Belarus

December 14, 2011

I found a virtual map of Lida city, it is made of spherical panorames, there are photos taken at different times of year. Of course, it is not full map because you can’t see a several neighborhoods of the city. But we can get a general idea about the city. It’s interesting project for the tourists. I hope that it will evolve in the future.

Map of Minsk is detailed and deserves attention. Both maps have only Russian interface.

• Map of Lida
• Map of Minsk – trips start from the station square.

Press about us

December 12, 2011

An article about occhiettineri.it and VERDE Picture Gallery were published in newspaper of “Gazzetta del Sud“, 04 december, 2011.

What is it?

December 11, 2011

Hmm… What is it?..
Don’t know. This is kind some a herb. Found it in the wood covered with frost. When using a flash, pic turned out not bad.

About Capernaum, Israel

December 7, 2011

The village of Capernaum is on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. The ruined synagogue and church stand quite close to each other near the shore, with ruins of 1st-6th-century houses in between.  It was village where Jesus lived and ministered often, as well as called his first disciples and performed scores of miracles. Also on the place are finely carved stones that belong to the synagogue, and a new Greek Orthodox church nearby.

A some pictures was added to: www.unavitaverde.net/capernaum-israel/

Nazareth is city of Annunciation

November 23, 2011

Nazareth is city of the Annunciation and the place where was the childhood of Christ. City lies in the hills of Lower Galilee. There is a temple of the Annunciation, this is a basilica belonging to the Franciscans. It was built and consecrated in 1969.
According to Bible there the Virgin Mary lived at grot when the angel told her the good news. Groth was her house, a now located on the lower level of the basilica.
A some pictures was added to: http://www.unavitaverde.net/nazareth-israel/

Today, the Nazareth is the largest Arab city in Israel. The city is divided into blocks which can be identified by the domes of mosques, churches and towers: the Catholic quarter, Greek Orthodox, Muslim. There has not been preserved ancient Jewish synagogue.

Flea market – Marché aux puces – Field of Dreams

November 22, 2011

Flea market is a place where people buy and sell old, or used items, usually made ​​many years ago. These items are cheap and their price depends on several factors, I’m thinking, such as:

• Place (and period of history) of manufacture.
• Method of manufacture (handmade or factory).
• Popularity of the item.
• The popularity of the flea market.
• Quality.

Anyway, the name “flea market” comes from the French language (Marché aux puces).
The most famous flea market in Belarus is on the  “Zhdanovichi” market and people call it as “Field of Dreams”. I visited it and got the pleasure of touching the past. This flea market as a mini-village , where about five hundred sellers or more, I don’t know. You can easily spend 1-2 hours looking at items. Don’t be afraid to freeze in the winter there: you can always buy a cup of hot chocolate or visit any bistro. Here’s a several pictures.

I would be glad if you add your “flea market” in the comments.

Also, you can visit a gallery of photos any places: www.unavitaverde.net

Here’s Flea markets of Berlin: